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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.20, 589.71 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.20, 589.71 and 239.18 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.20 : 589.71 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.20/589.71 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.20x = 589.71 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.20x = 141,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,046.84/393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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